Voltage issue.

[cart around]

If my dog can get the garage door open, he is welcome to drive the cart.

You will find the entire 88 manual in post #22 here. https://buggiesgonewild.com/showthre...=105501&page=3

[KevinRB]

Originally Posted by cart around

I replaced my key switch with a toggle switch and never turn it off. The pedal switch and the neutral safety switch are both in series with it. All 3 need to be closed to make the solenoid operate.

Your battery is junk.

This is your wiring diagram. Ignore the part about the HEI mod for now.

https://buggiesgonewild.com/attachme...7&d=1323224205

Cart around Thank you for the wiring diagram. I will put a new good quality battery in it and go from there.

[KevinRB]

Originally Posted by augiedoggy

one reason why I wouldnt do that myself..
https://www.facebook.com/reel/594475465867597

Thanks for that video. I got a good laff at someone's misfortune.

[augiedoggy]

I had a different comment about the parasitic draw but thats with an electric cart so nevermind, I forgot this is a gas cart. not sure if there will be a load on the battery or not with the on off switch bypassed. You would need to check with a meter. I used to leave mine on from time to time in my g1 with no issues.

[cart around]

Originally Posted by augiedoggy

I had a different comment about the parasitic draw but that's with an electric cart so never mind, I forgot this is a gas cart. not sure if there will be a load on the battery or not with the on off switch bypassed. You would need to check with a meter. I used to leave mine on from time to time in my g1 with no issues.

The solenoid activation circuit is a very simple series circuit with no parasitic draw.

From what I can tell, his is working properly. If it wasn't, he wouldn't get the voltage drop all the way to the starter connection that he is getting.

Once he gets this thing spinning with a new battery, we will find out if it runs.

Then we will move on to compression, crankshaft seals, fuel pump, ignition system, and dirty carburetor. All of the usual suspects.

[augiedoggy]

Originally Posted by cart around

The solenoid activation circuit is a very simple series circuit with no parasitic draw.

From what I can tell, his is working properly. If it wasn't, he wouldn't get the voltage drop all the way to the starter connection that he is getting.

Once he gets this thing spinning with a new battery, we will find out if it runs.

Then we will move on to compression, crankshaft seals, fuel pump, ignition system, and dirty carburetor. All of the usual suspects.

Got it... I know some are different.. leaving the key on in my old harley cart could fry the points. At least thats what I was told. Knowing what I know now that make not have been accurate if the pedal switch cut the voltage.

[KevinRB]

Originally Posted by cart around

The solenoid activation circuit is a very simple series circuit with no parasitic draw.

From what I can tell, his is working properly. If it wasn't, he wouldn't get the voltage drop all the way to the starter connection that he is getting.

Once he gets this thing spinning with a new battery, we will find out if it runs.

Then we will move on to compression, crankshaft seals, fuel pump, ignition system, and dirty carburetor. All of the usual suspects.

Cart around I didn't mention the cart had been sitting for 15 years before it was given to me. I am going to replace the fuel lines, fuel filters, and maybe the fuel pump before I try to make it run. I'm trying to make sure it turns over and check compression and spark before I get started. I really appreciate your help going forward with this. I'll need it.

[KevinRB]

I got to do some more work on my cart today. I put in a new battery and it did turn over. At first my ground wire started smoking and got hot. I disconnected the battery and cleaned all the ends and the grounding points. That seemed to correct that problem. I checked for spark and I get a nice blue spark so now I will change all the gas line and filters, check the fuel pump and clean out the gas tank. Being it sat for 15 years I will need to either rebuild or replace the carb. It does have the automatic oiler on it but looks like it has one of the lines disconnected.

[cart around]

Do not replace your carburetor. Just clean it. Mix your gas 128:1.

[KevinRB]

Originally Posted by cart around

Do not replace your carburetor. Just clean it. Mix your gas 128:1.

Thank you. I know from working on Cushmans that the new carbs are junk. Original is always better. Is mixing the gas a better option then using the automatic oiler?